The pet accessory industry is worth billions of dollars each year and because of that, there are many companies looking to catch on by creating the new, next big thing.
Below we explore a few new products which will increase the connection between cats and their owners.
Automatic Feeders
Automatic feeders aren’t new, however they are becoming more complex as newer technology s built into these machines. Now there are options for remote control via an APP, serving control and timers all built into these feeders. What it does: Automatically feeds your cat based on set timers or user-controlled timings Why it’s becoming popular: Automatic feeders allow cat owners who have a busy schedule to still have complete and convenient control over their pet nutrition.
Cat Language Translation Apps
Have you ever wondered what you’re cat is trying to tell you or the mood it may be in? Don’t worry, pet language translator apps such as MeowTalk provide an insight and allow you to connect to your pet cat on another level. What it does: Records then translates your cat’s verbal meows into meaningful and understanding words and feelings. Why it’s becoming popular: Translators allow us to create another way of communicating with our cats. Although it’s one-way for now, perhaps we’ll see a two-way translator in the future?
Pet First Aid
Research shows 90% of pets will have some sort of medical accident during their lifetime, whether that’s an illness or injury, pet first aid awareness is gaining traction. What are pet parents learning: Pet parents are becoming more and more aware of pet health and that the potential risk of not being able to help when something isn’t right is not worth it. Owners are investing in educational courses, equipment and having resources nearby Why it’s becoming popular: It’s received traction in the last few years due to the increase of pet health awareness, which in turn has made pet parents question if they’re prepared if there was a medical event.
Eco-friendly cat toys
As a country, we’ve reduced our habits unregards to packaging and products which are not eco friendly and the pet toys are next on the list. Cat owners are certainly aware of the environmental impact of disposing of used pet toys and thus are now changing their shopping habits to reflect this. What’s different?: Eco-friendly cat toys are often made of recyclable and recycled components to reduce the impact on the environment. Why it’s becoming popular: We believe this is taking off simply because it has being a nation-wide trend on conventional shopping habits and is simply transferring to other areas of consumer-bought products such as pet toys.
